I am an animist. This is not an uncommon statement in modern paganism (including reconstructionism) but like so many other things it is far more complex than it may appear. What I mean when I say animist, and how that worldview shapes my life,(…)
Holy Dark Chocolate, Batman!
Blessings Darlings!
I …. was just clued into this recipe from The Kitchen Whisperer via The Online Pastry Chef. It’s for Dark Chocolate Oatmeal. I have not tried it yet – I mean I JUST found it.
"Working with" a Deity
There is a common expression in neopaganism, where a person will say that they “work with” certain deities; generally what they actually mean is either that they worship those deities, or that they call on them for a specific purpose. In(…)
Bolster and Support
This dream-set is from the other day, but I hadn’t written it down because I wanted my friend to say something to me before I did. She has, so now I write: “SHAE!”. I hear a voice calling me. I look around but don’t see anyone, so continue(…)
Reconstructionist Paganism: A Simple Introduction
What is Reconstructionist Paganism?
Also known as Polytheistic Reconstructionism, the specific origins of the concept are murky. The first mention in writing comes from Margot Adler’s Drawing(…)
Book review: Trance-portation
Trying to get back to my Monday book reviews, I’ve decided to review Diana Paxson’s 2008 book Trance-portation: Learning to navigate the inner world. I was excited to read this book after it was released because I feel that there is a distinct(…)
Crunch
Blessings Darlings!
I’m sitting here eating a very healthy breakfast as I type. Freshly made hummus and freshly sliced veggies that I’m dipping into it. This is a change.
I’ve been eating very badly lately. Like – yesterday, for example. No fruit or whole grains with breakfast, just eggs/ham/white bread, a huge sugary coffee for lunch, and two slices of greasy pizza for dinner. So I’m trying to crawl back to eating …
Tumbled Dreams: October 27 – November 02, 2012
What are “Tumbled Dreams”? These are the posts I made to my tumblr during the week because I felt they did not warrant a separate post on this blog. However, these “interstitials” often explain some of the backstory to the larger dream posts. For those readers that only read Three Different Ways, they may help explain some of the characters and sudden changes in plot and direction.
11,983 words. Pace yourselves.
Dealing with grief
Grief is grief even if its not over something tangible. We still have to go through the steps of letting go, setting aside what was in order to get to the what will become. There are stages that one has to go through and I’ve listed them for those(…)
OATHBREAKER
I was tied down for my own good recently, but went to the crossroads. As I sat under the bridge waiting for those who would come, I pulled my cloak around me. I had a feeling tonight was going to be eventful and I wanted to be ready. First came a(…)